This topic covers the newly added Annex 15-2 (별표 15의2) to MAFRA's Standards and Specifications for Feed (사료 등의 기준 및 규격), titled 반려동물사료의 기타 표시사항 (Other Labelling Requirements for Pet Food), established 2025-09-04 under Article 10.1 of the Feed Management Act (사료관리법).
Key Definitions
- 반려동물완전사료 (Complete Pet Food): Pet food with nutritional composition that satisfies all nutrient requirements for companion animals at each growth stage without additional nutritional supplementation. Must conform to the NIAS nutritional standard (영양표준).
- 반려동물기타사료 (Other Pet Food): Any pet food that does not qualify as Complete Pet Food.
Mandatory Labelling Items
All pet food (dogs and cats) must display:
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Product name | Per 별표 15의2 Section 5 |
| Feed ingredient registration number | Registered with local government |
| Feed name and form | Per Enforcement Rules Annex 4 |
| Pet food type | Complete or Other |
| Intended use | e.g., for dogs/cats, 3+ months puppy/kitten, adult, senior, all life stages |
| Registered ingredient amounts | In % with minimum/maximum indicators |
| Ingredient names | Per Enforcement Rules Annex 4 |
| Precautions | Per Enforcement Rules Annex 4 |
| Actual weight/volume | In g, mL, L as appropriate |
| Added animal drugs | If applicable |
| Manufacturing/import date + shelf life | Per Section 4 |
| Manufacturer/importer name, address, phone | Per ingredient registration certificate |
| Re-packaging information | If applicable |
Font Size Requirements (주표시면 / 정보표시면)
- Product name, ingredient registration number, name/form, type, intended use: ≥ 8 pt
- Registered ingredient amounts: ≥ 7 pt
- Manufacturing date/shelf life: ≥ 12 pt
- Manufacturing/importer info: ≥ 8 pt
- Other info: ≥ 6 pt
Note: Products with principal display surface ≤ 200 cm² may use fonts 2 pt smaller.
Source
MAFRA Feed Standards (사료 등의 기준 및 규격), Annex 15-2 (별표 15의2), newly established 2025-09-04. Reference: 농림축산식품부고시.